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Man Is Tormented by Sins
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Man Is Tormented by Sins

Philips Galle · 1563 · letterpress printing; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Man (Homo) is beset by various sins: the personifications of Greed (Avaritia), Wrong Opinion (Opinio), Envy (Invidia), Sorrow (Tristitia) and Pride (Superbia). The character Conscience (Conscientia) tries to guide man onto the right path with a mirror (insight) and a rod (punishment). Below the image a verse in Latin and a Dutch and French caption in book type. This print is part of an album.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
printalbumbladEnvyPrideCovetousnessConscience'Coscienza' (Ripa)Pain, Sorrow, SadnessPublic Opinion'Opinione' (Ripa)
Credit lineDe mens wordt geplaagd door zonden. 1563. Philips Galle. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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